State Parks Near Kewanee, Illinois
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of Kewanee. The closest is Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area, about 6 mi north of town. 7 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area6 mi north
- Within 25 miles
- 7of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 111 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 2pets allowed
State parks near Kewanee, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Kewanee; driving distance is usually longer.
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
Its trail network totals roughly 4 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area →Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area
In Bureau County, about 12 miles northeast of Kewanee, Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area covers about 913 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area →Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area
Its trail network totals roughly 7 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area →Hennepin Canal State Trail
Covering about 4,322 acres, Hennepin Canal State Trail lies in Bureau County, about 12 miles west of Princeton.
Hours, fees and rules for Hennepin Canal State Trail →Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area
In Knox County, about 16 miles southwest of Kewanee, Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area covers about 190 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area →Snakeden Hollow SFWA
Snakeden Hollow SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Knox County, about 16 miles southwest of Kewanee.
Hours, fees and rules for Snakeden Hollow SFWA →Rock Island Trail State Park
In Peoria County, about 2 miles north of Princeville, Rock Island Trail State Park covers about 341 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Rock Island Trail State Park →Big Bend
Big Bend is an idnr site (no designation in title) in Whiteside County, about 3 miles east of Erie.
Hours, fees and rules for Big Bend →Jubilee College State Park
In Peoria County, about 11 miles northwest of Peoria, Jubilee College State Park covers about 3,338 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Jubilee College State Park →Prophetstown State Park
In Whiteside County, in Prophetstown, Prophetstown State Park covers about 57 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Prophetstown State Park →Marshall SFWA
Marshall SFWA is a state fish and wildlife area in Marshall County, about 5 miles northeast of Chillicothe.
Hours, fees and rules for Marshall SFWA →Woodford SFWA
Its trail network totals roughly 3 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Woodford SFWA →Donnelley/DePue SFWAs
Donnelley/DePue SFWAs is a state fish and wildlife area in Bureau County, in De Pue.
Hours, fees and rules for Donnelley/DePue SFWAs →Green River SWA
Green River SWA is a state wildlife area in Lee County, about 14 miles southeast of Rock Falls.
Hours, fees and rules for Green River SWA →Morrison-Rockwood State Park
Morrison-Rockwood State Park is a park in Whiteside County, about 3 miles north of Morrison.
Hours, fees and rules for Morrison-Rockwood State Park →Matthiessen State Park
Covering about 1,915 acres, Matthiessen State Park lies in LaSalle County, about 2 miles east of Oglesby.
Hours, fees and rules for Matthiessen State Park →Starved Rock State Park
Its trail network totals roughly 13 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: campsites, including tent sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers lodge rooms.
Hours, fees and rules for Starved Rock State Park →Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area
In Tazewell County, about 5 miles southwest of Pekin, Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area covers about 1,545 acres.
Hours, fees and rules for Powerton Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Kewanee
- Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area 6 mi north · Campground listed
- Hennepin Canal State Trail 16 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Rock Island Trail State Park 21 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Jubilee College State Park 29 mi south · Campground listed
- Prophetstown State Park 30 mi north · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Kewanee
- Starved Rock State Park 49 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
Dog-friendly state parks near Kewanee
- Matthiessen State Park 47 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Starved Rock State Park 49 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
Questions about state parks near Kewanee
What is the closest state park to Kewanee?
Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area is the closest, about 6 miles north of Kewanee in a straight line. Next are Mautino State Fish & Wildlife Area and Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area.
How many state parks are near Kewanee?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 7 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Kewanee have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area, Hennepin Canal State Trail and Rock Island Trail State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Kewanee?
Yes, at 2 parks, including Matthiessen State Park and Starved Rock State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Kewanee?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
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- Near Dixon, IL48 mi northeast
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.